Eukaryotic Cells Regulate the Expression of Multiple Genes by Having

question 6

Multiple Choice

Eukaryotic cells regulate the expression of multiple genes by having ____.

• A) individual activators for individual genes
• B) a few activators that can interact with small subsets of genes
• C) activators that serve as catalysts for further activator protein synthesis
• D) a few activators that work in different combinations to activate different genes
• E) a single activator that undergoes modifications to enable interaction with different promoters

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Definitions:

Autosomal Dominant

A pattern of inheritance where a trait can be expressed in an individual who has one copy of a gene associated with a trait.

Heterozygote

An organism having two different alleles of a specific gene, resulting in a mixed genotype.

Phenotypic

Relating to the observable characteristics or traits of an organism, which result from the interaction of its genotype with the environment.

Genotypic

Relating to the genetic constitution of an organism, defining its specific set of genes.